Condon JC, Jeyasuria P, Faust JM, Wilson JW, Mendelson CR. A decline in the levels of progesterone receptor coactivators in the pregnant uterus at term may antagonize progesterone receptor function and contribute to the initiation of parturition.Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2003;100(16):9518–...
Pyometra: this is the accumulation of pus in the uterine cavity. Elevations in progesterone can cause this to occur; it causes the lining to become thick and lush in preparation for pregnancy. When pregnancy doesn’t occur, bacteria are free to enter the uterus and cause infections. If left...
As more and more people postpone parenthood, scientists are working on a moon shot effort to slow down the aging of the ovaries.
Using sex appeal as a leg-up is a common, yet overused habit for a lot of women. Some may suggest it works best when getting pulled over, asking for a raise, or trying to get something you want. It's definitely frowned upon among many, but not always. InErotic Capital: The Power ...
Fertile cervical mucus5 around ovulation is designed to help sperm survive and swim up to your uterus and increase lubrication to make sex more enjoyable. Some women may notice a lot more discharge, while others may see subtle changes. All are normal. The key is to pay attention to consisten...
Ovarian cystsare small sacs full of fluid that form on your ovaries. You have two ovaries, each about 3-4 cm in size. An egg develops each month in your ovaries, and this then passes through the fallopian tubes and into your uterus. It is usually during ovulation, when the ovary releas...
heavy bleeding and painful sex—and suppresses growth of the endometrial tissue in areas other than inside the uterus, where it belongs. Coming off the pill can cause a ramping up in period and pelvic pain. For women with a history of polycystic ovarian syndrome, periods are likely to return...
Dr. Maki:There’s two general categories of hormone therapy. There’s what we call estrogen-alone therapy. Estrogen-alone therapy is given to women who do not have a uterus. Women with a uterus need a form of progesterone, so if it’s synthetic, we call it a progestin. They need a ...
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Therefore, it is of great significance to alert clinicians to note this rare possibility and to consider the differential diagnosis of this disease in pregnant women with a long course of gastrointestinal symptoms that cannot be explained by pregnancy alone, and cancer should be suspected and tested...